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How much does a telecommunications equipment installer and repairer make in Des Moines?

$66,920a year

Median yearly pay for telecommunications equipment installer and repairers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $32.17 an hour or $5,577 a month.

Hourly
$32.17
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
105 of 322
Jobs in the area
510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,310Median: $66,920Highest 10%: $85,190
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,310$22.75
25th$53,150$25.55
Median$66,920$32.17
75th$83,270$40.03
90th$85,190$40.96

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for telecommunications equipment installer and repairers.

Cedar Rapids, IA$72,920
Waterloo, IA$66,000
Ames, IA$65,470
Sioux City, IA$65,430
Omaha, NE$64,850
Iowa City, IA$62,870
Davenport, IA$60,140
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer salary in Iowa Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$102,200
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$95,380
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,230
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$70,180
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$65,810
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$64,270
Mechanical Door Repairer$64,260
Millwright$63,950
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$63,750
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,590
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a telecommunications equipment installer and repairer make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $32.17 ($66,920 a year).

Do telecommunications equipment installer and repairers make more in Des Moines than the national average?

Yes: $66,920 against $63,890 nationally, 5% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $65,710, so Des Moines pays 2% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for telecommunications equipment installer and repairer pay?

105 of 322 metro areas with data.

How much does a telecommunications equipment installer and repairer make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,190 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.